10 September 2013

Fall is nipping at our toes and this invasion of our senses usually means the resurrection of comfort foods in the kitchen. Summers high temperatures are still lingering but one day soon these lazy days of summer will be only a distant memory. I personally can hardly control myself with thoughts jumping full force into my favourite season. It is not uncommon in late summer for my home to be filled with warm, fragrant and earthy aromas of a slow cooked roast or bubbling crock pot, but, there is absolutely NOTHING on the planet as comforting to me as the recipes you will find below. There's something very satisfying about making recipes from scratch in your own kitchen from start to finish; and using up all those bits and pieces in the refrigerator is just another bonus.

No matter what evokes these feelings of comfort in each of us an ideal comfort food should "stick to the ribs," meaning it supplies a sense of fullness and satisfaction long after it is only just a memory.When sick, or tired, or far from home, everyone seems to yearn for the gastronomic equivalent of a warm sweater, a kiss on the forehead or a favourite blanket. Comfort foods nourish the soul as well as our bodies. They tend to be foods that remind us of simpler times. They are familiar and often simple. While an oven baked meatloaf with mashed potatoes, cheesy macaroni and cheese and a steaming cinnamon infused apple pie have been staples for many of us, for some of us comfort food may include a delicious gooey lasagna, a complex curry, earthy borscht or udon noodles.I think we all deserve a warm, comforting dish. The rich flavours and warming textures of these dishes evoke memories of pure happiness.

Check out these 100 comfort food recipes. These are my favourites, maybe they will become yours too.

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I'm with you, fall is my favourite time of year! And I do love all the great soups and stews that come with the season. I bask in the vibrant colours and amazing light but I just prefer not to rush the seasons. Picky I know, but I can't help it. ...or I don't want to. :)

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My blog More Than Burnt Toast has been my passion for almost 9 years and has evolved with me over time as I have gained confidence in the kitchen. Follow my travels through Italy and Greece one recipe at a time, upcoming cooking classes at local Okanagan wineries and restaurants, as well as daily experimentation in my own kitchen. Every day we should be excited about what we are eating even if it just means making use of a wonderful find at our local farmers market. I look forward to getting to know you.